Dr. Kristin Lyerly was recently in Washington, DC as part of a lobbying day for obstetricians and gynecologists. Her congressman did not seem to be particularly welcoming. Also: Some local journalists are being tagged as official “legends,” while another is taking her first day off in 8 years after getting sick of toxic online commentary.

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